Outdoor burning rules in Joliet, IL — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Joliet prohibits all open burning of waste material including yard waste under Section 8-288(c). Bonfires must be at least 50 feet from structures unless contained in a secure fire pit. All outdoor fires must be constantly attended and extinguished if offensive to neighbors.
Joliet Code of Ordinances Section 8-288 establishes comprehensive outdoor burning regulations. Open burning that creates offensive smoke or odor when atmospheric conditions make it hazardous is prohibited per subsection (a). The fire code official may order extinguishment of any open burning per subsection (b). All open burning of waste material, including yard waste, is prohibited per subsection (c). Bonfires must be at least 50 feet from a structure or combustible material unless contained in a secure fire pit per subsection (d). It is unlawful to deliberately or negligently set fire to combustible material endangering persons or property per subsection (e). All outdoor fires must be constantly attended until extinguished per subsection (f).
Fines up to $750 per offense under Section 1-8. Fire code official may order immediate extinguishment. Arson charges possible for deliberate endangerment.
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